Medical Hospital Clinic Support

location
4 - 20 uker  Â·  Alder 18 - 50+

rating  StrĂ„lende 4.7  Â· 
  Verifisert av Volunteer World
  utmerket Svarprosent

HĂžydepunkter

  • You do not need prior experience, just a willingness to help in anyway you can
  • Interact with patients and learn more about the healthcare system in Ghana
  • Depending on experience, you may get a chance for a more 'hands on' role within the hospital

HĂžydepunkter

  • You do not need prior experience, just a willingness to help in anyway you can
  • Interact with patients and learn more about the healthcare system in Ghana
  • Depending on experience, you may get a chance for a more 'hands on' role within the hospital
  • Hospitals and clinics throughout Ghana can be very under resourced and are always in need of extra help.
  • Develop your teamwork, knowledge and skills through hands on tasks


  • Spesielt egnet for

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    Familier
    Grupper
    50+

    Om programmet

    You'll assist medical staff as they deliver essential treatment to patients. Earn valuable insight into medical care work in Ghana.

    Medical care in developing countries is often urgently needed due to problems of limited knowledge, under funding, and over subscription. Hospitals and clinics throughout Ghana can be severely under resourced and are always in need of extra assistance.  We have an excellent relationship with a ...

    Om programmet

    Medical care in developing countries is often urgently needed due to problems of limited knowledge, under funding, and over subscription. Hospitals and clinics throughout Ghana can be severely under resourced and are always in need of extra assistance.  We have an excellent relationship with a number of hospitals and clinics in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, in which we can provide opportunities for improvements to the quality and delivery of local healthcare services.

    Volunteers can expect to be situated in either a large clinic / hospital in Accra, or smaller rural clinics.   There is also the option to participate in structured medical outreach campaigns and travel out to rural areas providing healthcare and medical services to those with almost no access to quality medicine.    Services provided may include infection prevention & education, malaria testing, sexual and hygiene education etc.   If you have a specialty, we can often tailor the work accordingly.  

    Specific medical experience is not required for this program, but is of great advantage.   In the hospitals and clinics, the tasks will be mostly shadowing doctors and medical professional staff and supporting the medical staff in anyway you can, making their job easier. Most of your time is spent shadowing the local staff in their day-to-day work, learning how they manage and interact with patients. Depending on experience could be asked to take on a more hands-on role to the medical care being delivered, if you are capable of that role.

    *Please be advised that you will be responsible for your daily transportation costs to and from your program. This could range from 2.50 to 4.40 USD each day.

    Location
    Ghana’s largest and capital city is Accra and has a population of over two million. Accra is situated on Ghana’s coast in the South of the country. Your accommodation is located in Teshie, a coastal and suburban town on the Eastern outskirts of Accra. It’s a fast-developing town and growing every day. There is a train station close in the town for convenience.  

    Typisk dag

    Volunteering will be for 4-6 hours per day.
    Monday
    • Breakfast
    • Introduction
    • Lunch
    • Introduction
    • Dinner
    Tuesday to Friday
    • Breakfast
    • Working at/with one of the clinics
    • Lunch
    • Working at/with one of the clinics
    • Dinner
    This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and ...

    Typisk dag

    Volunteering will be for 4-6 hours per day.
    Monday
    • Breakfast
    • Introduction
    • Lunch
    • Introduction
    • Dinner
    Tuesday to Friday
    • Breakfast
    • Working at/with one of the clinics
    • Lunch
    • Working at/with one of the clinics
    • Dinner
    This schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
    *Schedule possible to change due to the project and community needs at the time. Volunteer flexibility and adaptability is important to a positive volunteering experience. 


    Fritidsaktiviteter

    There are plenty of things to do on your days off- here are just a few!

    Cape Coast
    Cape Coast in Ghana has a colonial history, being the site at which many slaves were shipped over to the America’s. Michelle Obama is believed to have roots traced back here and herself and Barak Obama unveiled a ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    There are plenty of things to do on your days off- here are just a few!

    Cape Coast
    Cape Coast in Ghana has a colonial history, being the site at which many slaves were shipped over to the America’s. Michelle Obama is believed to have roots traced back here and herself and Barak Obama unveiled a plaque in their visit in 2009. Cape Cost is a fishing town, with a fort to look around and with an artsy vibe in the town centre. Many travellers use this location as a base to travel on to Kakum National Park.

    Kakum National Park
    Kakum National Park is a coastal rainforest covering an area of 357 kilometres. There are 40 species of monkey, 200 bird species and over 500 species of butterflies. The park is one of the most visited attractions in Ghana, with spectacular scenery and canopy walk for visitors.

    Lake Volta
    Lake Volta is a picturesque man-made lake, just North from Accra. The building of the Akosombo Dam resulted in lake Volta being formed. You can take a boat tour across the lake or even try kayaking over it.

    Elmina Castle
    Elmina Castle is situated in the Cape Coast region of Ghana and it has a dark past. During the height of the slave trade around 33,00 slaves were held here, before being shipped off and out of Ghana. Slaves were kept captive and tortured at Elmina Castle, which was built by the Portuguese. You can visit here with a guided tour, that will give you a better understanding of Ghana’s past history.

    Manhyia Palace
    Built by the British in 1925, Manhyia Palace was made to welcome back the ruler of the Asante state, after many years of banishment from the country. Rooms are still set up as they would have looked at the time, and you can book guided tours and watch a video presentation, explaining the palaces history. The small museum holds displays showing old royal objects, clothing, furniture and photographs.

    Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park
    This is the site of the grave of Ghana’s first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. Situated in the downtown area of Accra, this impressive sculpture is made entirely from Italian marble. Inside, you can see items and photos from the president and information about his life story. The monument is surrounded by water and looks particularly picturesque at sunset.  

    National Museum of Ghana
    The National Museum has been open since 1957 and has three main display areas; art, archaeology and ethnography. The museum is located in Accra and has some interesting exhibits displaying Ghanaian culture and history.

    Accra Mall
    This is where you can go for all your shopping and clothing needs. Accra mall is a large shopping centre that has clothes shops, a supermarket, restaurants and a cinema.

    Bojo Beach
    A great day trip from the city is Bojo beach, a large scenic beach, just 5 kilometres from Accra. Getting to the beach requires hopping on to a small boat over a small patch of water. Once here, you can relax and dine at one of the beach cafes. You can also try water sports such as jet skiing!

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 Ă„r

    For Ä bli med i programmet mÄ du vÊre minst 18 Är gammel pÄ programmets startdato. Det kan vÊre unntak hvis du kan gi tillatelse fra dine foresatte eller hvis du er i fÞlge med foreldrene dine.

    SprÄkferdigheter

    Du mÄ snakke Engelsk (grunnleggende nivÄ)

    Utdanningskrav

    pÄ High School nivÄ

    Kontroll av kriminell bakgrunn

    nĂždvendig

    PĂ„krevde dokumenter

    Yellow Fever vaccine

    Nasjonalitetsbegrensninger

    Ingen restriksjoner. Hjelpende hender fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre ferdigheter

    Professionals/ medical students are very much welcome, however those with little experience can still apply. Tasks will be assigned on level of experience.

    Tidsforpliktelse

    Din hjelpende hÄnd vil bli pÄkrevd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag

    Hva inngÄr

    Hva inngÄr

    Tjenester fra Involvement Volunteers IVI

    • Accommodation
    • 3 meals p/day weekdays / 2 meals p/day weekends
    • Arrival airport transfer (Sat/Sun arrivals)
    • Filtered drinking water, coffee & tea
    • 1 day orientation
    • In country 24/7 support & emergency assistance
    • Fundraising support
    • University course credits (where applicable)
    • Certificate of Completion

    Henting fra flyplassen pÄ Kotoka International Airport

    Programs begin every Monday, and volunteers are required to arrive the day prior, for orientation before the project. Your accommodation on the Sunday is included in the program fees.

    A free airport pickup is included when arriving to Kotaka International Airport (ACC). You must arrive between the hours 06:00 - 24:00 on Saturday or Sunday. If arriving during the pickup times on the Saturday, we charge an additional fee for the extra night’s accommodation.

    If arriving outside the pickup times, we charge an additional fee for any extra night’s accommodation and for a private transfer.

    Alternatively, if arriving early you could wait at the arrival’s terminal for the pickup time, book accommodation at the airport and meet us during the pickup times or make your own way to the project (we will advise on how to do this).

    From the airport to the Accra accommodation it takes 30 minutes by car.

    Overnatting

    Your accommodation in Ghana is situated at our volunteer centre in Accra. The accommodation is located within a gated community. Rooms are generally dorm rooms, with separate bedrooms for male and female. Volunteer projects are situated around 20 to 40 minutes away and you will be responsible for your own transportation costs to and from the project. Staff will be on site at the accommodation 7 days a week to assist with anything you need.

    Your accommodation is close by any amenities you need, the closest shops are within a 15-20-minute walk. ATM machine is 15 minutes away by taxi. Restaurants and bars are a 20-minute taxi ride away.
    *Accommodation may be in our local centre or in close proximity, depending on availability and time of year.

    Mat og drikke

    Your meals will be Ghanaian dishes mixed with Western style food, served at your accommodation. Typical Ghanaian food include rice dishes, beans, fruits, vegetables, chicken, beef and fish. They are typically stews and soups.

    Internettilgang

    Begrenset tilgang pÄ prosjektstedet

    Hva er IKKE inkludert?

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    Flybilletter

    Den nĂŠrmeste flyplassen er Kotoka International Airport (ACC) i Accra. Vi hjelper deg med Ă„ finne billige flyreiser til Ghana. FINN BILLIGE FLYREISER

    Reiseforsikring

    Å reise til utlandet er et eventyr, og det er alltid best Ă„ vĂŠre forberedt. Plutselig sykdom eller skade, avbestilling eller tyveri – en reiseforsikring for Ghana gir trygghet og er et pluss Ă„ ha. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vaksiner

    Hvis du har tenkt Ä jobbe frivillig i Ghana bÞr du sÞke medisinsk rÄd fÞr du starter din sosiale reise. Sjekk de nÞdvendige vaksinasjonene dine for Ghana. VAKSINESJEKKER

    Detaljer ved ankomst

    Program starts every Monday. Arrivals on Sat/ Sun. If arriving on Sat, an extra night is charged.

    Tilgjengelighet
    Jan. Febr. Mars Apr. Mai Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Okt. Nov. Des.

    Programgebyrer

    4 uker (min. opphold) 1,924€
    8 uker 3,391€
    12 uker 4,717€
    20 uker (max. opphold) 7,790€
    Gjennomsnittlig gebyr 435€/uke

    Programgebyrer

    435€ per uke 4 - 20 uker Alder 18 - 50+

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    Varighet

    4 - 20 uker

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    Endelig Betaling

    Din sluttbetaling vil bli avtalt med Involvement Volunteers IVI under sÞknadsprosessen. Vanlige lÞsninger er enten via bankoverfÞring eller kontant betaling pÄ prosjektstedet.


    MĂžt din vert

    Involvement Volunteers IVI

    StrĂ„lende 4.7 rating (204 gjennomganger)

    Non-profit - grunnlagt i 1989

    Verifisert av Volunteer World

      utmerket Svarprosent

    Arrangert av

    Lauren

    Snakkede sprÄk: Engelsk

    Om prosjektet

    IVI are a non profit org with 28 years experience providing responsible volunteer placements in 15 countries worldwide. We help you connect with inspiring opportunities

    MĂžt din vert

    Involvement Volunteers International delivers positive social change to developing communities and vulnerable populations through local, national & international volunteering.  Our projects empower the skilled & un-skilled to catalyse the efforts of local partners in creating a better world.


    WHO WE ARE

    Founded in 1989, IVI is a pioneer of overseas volunteering.  Back when there was no internet and phones were a luxury in many parts of the world, we traveled to developing countries in search of credible NGO's in need of manpower and global volunteer resources.  Some of the many relationships we forged are utilized to this day. 

    We are passionate about volunteering and giving back to society and in particular developing communities which are less fortunate than us.  In this way, we combine travelling with volunteering to help people make a positive impact overseas.

    SOCIAL EXPERIENCES
    All of IVI’s projects have a strong social element at the core.  With more manpower (& womanpower!) we can truly catalyse the efforts of our local partners.  This means you're sure to meet loads of like-minded people from all parts of the world.   This type of experience truly broadens your understanding of the world and yourself, opening your heart to new enlightened ways of thinking .   With your new found travel companions, you'll have plenty of opportunity to explore and have fun!  

    Our projects create a unique platform to experience the true heart and soul of a destination rather than simply the tourist areas.   We'll involve you in meaningful & responsible volunteer work that really benefits the local communities.

    AFFORDABLE VOLUNTEER TRAVEL
    As a non profit org, we are not motivated by shareholder profits.  Our fee structure is fully transparent to ensure volunteers hard earned money is going directly to the areas where it is most needed.  It is vitally important to us that the presence of volunteers has a positive and sustainable impact on the local communities we work with.   

    We charge a one off US$275 application fee per volunteer to cover the running of IVI including administration overheads, project inspection costs, marketing, and salaries.

    The program fee starts at $150 p/week and goes straight to the in country management to cover arrival airport transfers, on the ground coordination, orientation, accommodation, meals, in country 24/7 project support, project development, donations and related administration costs.   

    In comparison to many of our competitors, our programs are incredible value.

    SAFETY & RESPONSIBLE PROGRAMS
    With approx 80-90% of our volunteers being single young female travelers, volunteer safety is of the utmost importance.  All of our projects include a dedicated 24/7 in-country management support contact as well as a dedicated placement manager pre/post journey.  This ensures you will be cared for every step of the way.    The local teams are highly experienced and qualified to manage emergency situations.

    All IVI projects have been personally inspected to ensure the standards meet necessary guidelines for quality and safety.  In addition, we monitor and maintain communication with local embassies to oversee potential issues in order to notify volunteers and their families accordingly.   

    Our Australian team are available 24/7 and only a phone call away.

    Our responsibility also extends to the local people which is why volunteers working in childcare related fields must provide a criminal background check before they travel.   Our ultimate goal is the long term development of the communities we work with, hence we work closely with our local partners to ensure that projects are needs driven and sustainable. 

    SUPPORT

    From your very first inquiry, right through to your welcome home, you'll have the same dedicated volunteer manager at every stage.  We are experts in the field and will provide you in depth insights about what to expect and how to prepare to ensure you have an amazing experience overseas.  Every project includes a detailed welcome pack which provides all aspects needed such as in country contacts, what to pack, cultural values, basic language guides and much much more.   

    On arrival at your destination, you'll be greeted by one of our in-country team and in many cases 1 week orientation is provided to help ease you into the way of life and ensure you're equipped with the right customs to ensure a successful volunteer abroad experience.  

    FUN!
    Volunteering abroad is quite possibly the most rewarding experience you will have in your life!   We know this not only through our own experiences, but through the testimonies from thousands of volunteers we have successfully placed worldwide over 27+ years in operation.  Volunteering overseas is not only rewarding.   It's fun!   You're meeting new people, you're seeing new sights, and you're expanding your understanding of yourself and the world.  You're experiencing something real and life changing in many ways...  

    GET INVOLVED WITH IVI TODAY!

    204 gjennomganger Â· rating4.7

    It was so authentic and I felt that I was making a real difference there. The host mother was beautiful and fed us very well. It was nice to get involved with the locals more than I did in Kathmandu as well. The hospital was great I learnt so much from Dr Shanta he was an amazing mentor. Doing ...
    The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. I am grateful for this experience, for the people I met and for the wonderful people who cared for us throughout the 2 weeks. This trip has inspired me to pursue ...
    What an incredible experience to be able to live in amongst the island community, fully immersed in village life. I really really enjoyed my stay and it was so amazing to explore the island in my free time. In the classroom, it was mostly helping kids one on one with the work assigned by the ...
    I am so blessed to have been lead by amazing dietician and naturopathic professionals who have inspired what I hope to be in this field one day. Words and pictures could never capture how life changing this experience was, and what beautiful souls these people hold. Pictures also don’t capture how ...
    There were so many highlights to this trip! However the one that stood out the most was living in Moala village for one week. The team of us who were placed in Moala were instantly taken in by the family we were living and were made to feel part of the family. The people we visited in Moala, Yako ...
    What a fantastic trip. Getting the opportunity to live in a village for a week was so incredibly special, and all of our hosts quickly became like family. The work itself was challenging at times but very rewarding, and I felt like we were making a difference within the communities that we worked ...

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